26-27 Preschool Teacher

Essential Job Functions

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education
  
• Shows evidence of the Catholic philosophy of education.
  
• Promotes Gospel values and Catholic moral teachings.
  
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
  
• Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom.
  
• Affirms responsibility for the leadership of the classes assigned.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective teaching techniques and child development.
  
• Provides daily instruction and selects learning activities appropriate to the students’ needs.
  
• Establishes learning outcomes or educational objectives based on Diocesan Early Childhood Standards and reviews curriculum materials.
  
• Develops appropriate lesson plans and evaluates them daily.
  
• Acts as a positive role model.
  
• Is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
  
• Uses good judgment in daily encounters.

Works as a Member of the Preschool Team

• Attends staff meetings.
  
• Attends trainings as assigned by the director.
  
• Participates in parent activities.
  
• Maintains a professional attitude.
  
• Uses positive communication skills both in and out of the classroom.

Develops an Appropriate Learning and Social Environment

• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
  
• Creates a room arrangement most appropriate to the educational objectives.
  
• Develops an environment that promotes learning and social interaction.
  
• Provides for the safety, welfare and care of the students while they are in school.

Evaluates the Needs of Each Student

• Observes and records information on child’s development.
  
• Alters learning activities to meet specific needs.
  
• Refers students with suspected learning challenges to the Director.

Assists in the Development and Supervision of All Areas

• Consults with the director and staff.
  
• Provides appropriate materials.
  
• Ensures that the area is safe.

Evaluates and Reports Student Progress

• Observes and maintains record of student’s progress regularly.
  
• Reports students’ progress to the director.
  
• Confers with parents as needed.

Establishes Positive School Community Relationships

• Maintains cooperative relations with parents.
  
• Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
  
• Cooperates with and helps promote all school programs.
  
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic preschool teacher and its impact on the community.

Continues Professional Development

• Remains current with religious and academic standards.
  
• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
  
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
  
• Attends school and diocesan sponsored in-services and staff development opportunities.
  
• Attends and participates in school faculty meetings and in-services.